There was a lot of news to share from the pension, investment, benefits and human resources industries this month. Here are the 10 most popular online stories of the month: 1. Employer-paid benefits to be subject to new B.C. health tax 2. Ontario government to become second payer under OHIP+ changes 3. Great-West Life’s Jeff […]
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board has appointed Eduard van Gelderen as senior vice-president and chief investment officer. In the new role, van Gelderen will lead PSP’s total fund strategy group, overseeing multi-asset class investment strategies and total fund allocations and exposures in terms of asset classes, geographies and sectors. Read: PSP Investments posts 9.8 per cent return […]
Green Shield Canada has appointed Zahid Salman as its new president and chief executive officer. In the new role, which is effective Sept. 4, 2018, Salman will be replacing Steve Bradie, who’s retiring later this year. “Although the health benefits industry is ever-changing, GSC’s legacy of innovative thinking has us well positioned for the future,” […]
Cambridge Associates is adding Jasmine Richards as senior investment director and manager of diversity. The role, based in Boston, will involve leading the firm’s search to identify institutional-quality investment managers, in all public and private asset classes, helmed by diverse leaders, in particular women and people of colour, according to a press release. “We believe that strong investment performance […]
The Association of Canadian Pension Management has found its new chief executive officer in Ric Marrero. Recently serving as interim chief executive officer, Marrero is taking on the role effective immediately. He has served the organization since 2012, formerly as its marketing and communications director. “In the past year, he has navigated the organization through various […]
CIBC Mellon has appointed former Canada Pension Plan Investment Board managing director Karen Rowe as its new chief financial officer. At the CPPIB, Rowe was managing director and head of investment finance and led a team responsible for aspects of the organization’s global private investment portfolio, including finance, valuation and operations. In her new role […]
After a 38-year career, Jeff Aarssen is retiring from his role as senior-vice president of group customer sales at the Great-West Life Assurance Co. “Jeff has made an indelible mark on our sales organization, achieving incredible results while establishing a deep respect from his peers and his teams, as well as advisors and consultants across […]
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has elected Mark Sylvia, president and chief executive officer of the Empire Life Insurance Co., as its new chair. According to the association, Sylvia will work alongside chair-elect Alka Gautam, president and chief executive officer of RGA Life Reinsurance Co. of Canada, and past chair Paul Mahon, president […]
The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario has appointed Jean Michel as its chief investment officer, effective July 3, 2018. In the role, Michel will head up the organization’s investment team, designing and overseeing its investment activities on a global level, as well as handling its pursuit of strategic partnerships. “Jean is an exceptional leader who brings […]
Sun Life Financial Inc. has appointed Helena Pagano as executive vice-president and chief human resources and communications officer. Pagano joined Sun Life in 2017 as senior vice-president of total rewards. Previously, she was managing director and head of human resources at RBC Capital Markets, and held a variety of roles at the Toronto-Dominion Bank, including senior vice-president […]